15 sep handout

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Making Use of Digital Technology

Terry Loane15 September 2008

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Aims of training• To give you a broad understanding of how

technology can be used to enhance learning, teaching and assessing in a work-based learning context.

• To help you develop skills, knowledge and confidence in using some particular technology tools.

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I will not mention ‘e-learning’ today

I will not mention ‘e-learning’ today

Instead I will talk about the use of digital technology…

I will not mention ‘e-learning’ today

Instead I will talk about the use of digital technology…

… to enhance learning, teaching and assessing.

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There are 9 activities that involve the use of technology in learning

1. Using display technology2. Creating interactive and collaborative activities3. Using a digital camera, digital voice recorder or

other handheld device to capture evidence of learner achievement

4. Creating audio- and video-based resources for learners

5. Using mobile phones and other handheld devices to facilitate learning

6. Using a learning platform to make resources and activities available to learners

7. Supporting learners online8. E-portfolios and e-assessment9. Providing technical and other support

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Two gadgets

Olympus digital voice recorder

WS 300M

Acecad Digimemo

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www.quia.com

Online tool to create quizzes and surveys

An example

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Audacity

• Free, open-source sound recording and editing software

• Downloadable from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Audacity Portable

• Works just like Audacity, but can run from a memory stick

• Downloadable from http://portableapps.com/apps/music_video/audacity_portable

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Windows Movie Maker

Not just free-of-charge but already on your PC!

Windows Movie Maker

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Things to explore

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Interactive use of PowerPoint

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The Generic Learning Outcomes

From: http://www.inspiringlearningforall.org.uk

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Professional DevelopmentSelf-Assessment

• What?• So what?• Now what?

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All the information about today’s workshop is in

Go to: www.box.net Username: ALPSPassword: alps

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